Instant Messaging Have accounts on every service. Only on content generated by blogs or wikis 3 4
Wikis Use Wikis as needed but not integrated into my blog Internal and external Wikis plus use of PBWiki on occasion 2 4 2 2īlogging One main blog since 2006 plus occasional contributions to others that are online and private (work, volunteer) Multiple blogs, both internal and external Frequently cited as “how to do it” by other libraries and observers Many staff have role in maintaining blogs. Traffic Analysis Internal Blog Stats & Flag Counter & Google Analytics for web site stats and blogs have stats as well.
Staff regularly use free message board to buy & sell, provide recommendations 1 2 Intranet Uses Uses Sphider open-source PHP search engine Oodles of useful info But no remote log-in so no point for you! 1 1
“ At the Library ” as PDF New “Virtual Services Manager” position coming Move to CMS? 0 1 Static HTML for the most part – labour-intensive but also most flexibility. Web Site No longer has one, the one he had was crappy anyhow. Reach: Worldwide via web site, blogs and Facebook (but mostly the citizens of Regina.) In the Blue Corner… Born 1908 Weighing in at 225 staff members. Reach: Worldwide via his blog and Facebook friends (but mostly librarians and library-types.) In the Red Corner… Born 1973 Weighing in at…more than he should.
The public library system of a mid-sized Canadian city that is one of the best-funded libraries, per capita, in the country and which has a long history of innovation in a number of different areas. Who’s Better At Using Emerging Technologies? A chip-head blogging librarian who gets asked to present at an Emerging Technology Pre-Conference and whose mom makes him computer-shaped birthday cakes. That’s the Warm-up… Now For the MAIN EVENT!!!
Įmerging Tech in Public Libraries Ambivalence, lack of trust, understanding Often seen as time-consuming rather than time-saving Many libraries think they’re ahead of the curve when they’re actually behind it. (“ Ask The Guru” works better as “Ask the Expert”) Used Writeboard, Survey Monkey, LibraryElf and other 2.0 services whenever I got the chance. To Be Fair (aka “What’s a G-U-R-U? ” ) One of the first systems to automate online catalogue in North America (early 1990’s) Assigned E-Branch Research Project Did 2 ½ months of staff and general public training at all branches. How I Was Introduced At My First Coffee Break… “This is Jason Hammond. Southeast Regional Library Main use of technology = e-mail, web site…and cell phone! Dynix Classic as ILS No wireless in non-city branches Southeast Regional Library Hired as “Branch Supervisor” Responsible for oversight of 46 branches in towns from 200 to 2000 people across SE Saskatchewan Not even one of those joke cakes of boobies. Blogging Library Who Makes The Best Use of Emerging Technology? Jason Hammond Organization Development Specialist Regina Public Library Emerging Technologies Interest Group CLA Pre-Conference May 29, 2009Īnd Who Are You Again? BA – English (1996) First “Real” Job = SPG “ Virtual Book Festival ” Coordinator ( 1997 ) First Librarian Job = Branch Supervisor, Southeast Regional Library (2007) “ And if it weren’t for that blasted Julie Jones, I could’ve got away with it too!” (It’s hard to see but yes, that is a cake in the shape of a computer that my mother made me for my 21 st birthday.